The NFL has imposed a ten-game suspension on former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker for breaching the league’s personal conduct policy. This suspension is part of the league’s disciplinary action announced on Thursday, coinciding with the roster cutdown day on August 26, 2025.

This suspension applies to the first ten weeks of the upcoming NFL regular season and will be served without pay. Despite being a free agent currently, Tucker remains eligible to try out, sign with NFL teams, and participate in offseason activities, including training camps and preseason games, if signed.

Background and Details of Allegations Against Tucker

This disciplinary measure follows serious misconduct accusations from multiple massage therapists linked to spas in the Baltimore area. Sixteen therapists from eight different establishments accused Tucker of inappropriate sexual conduct during their professional sessions. According to reporting from the Baltimore Banner,

“several therapists said Tucker’s behavior was so egregious that they ended his sessions early or refused to work on him again.”

Tucker has vehemently denied these claims, labeling the accusations as unequivocally false when they initially appeared. His agent, Rob Roche, expressed Tucker’s response in a statement released Thursday, noting the kicker’s disappointment with the NFL’s decision.

Implications for Tucker’s Career and the Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens parted ways with Tucker shortly after the NFL Draft, which saw them select Arizona’s Tyler Loop in the sixth round to take over the kicking duties. Tucker’s suspension comes at a precarious time as he remains unsigned and faces the challenge of overcoming these allegations if he hopes to return to professional play.

The enforcement of this suspension has significant ramifications as it restricts Tucker’s availability for the majority of the 2025 season, casting uncertainty on his future in the league and the potential impact on game rosters and signing decisions moving forward.